Edman Memorial Chapel

The Edman Memorial Chapel is a university building at Wheaton College in Illinois, located at the intersection of Washington and Franklin Streets. The structure features a distinctive tower that is visible from various points throughout Wheaton and contains about 2,400 seats for gatherings.

The chapel opened in 1960 and was named after V. Raymond Edman, the fourth president of Wheaton College who led the institution from 1940 to 1965. It was established as a center for the academic and community life of the college.

The chapel serves as a venue for musical performances and concerts that enrich the artistic life of the college community. Regular performances by student ensembles and guest artists take place here throughout the year.

The space accommodates large gatherings and is easily accessible from the campus. Visitors should plan flexibly since the building is used for various events and access may occasionally be restricted for private functions.

Inside stands a four-manual Casavant Tracker Pipe Organ with 50 stops, installed in 2001. This instrument ranks among the largest organs of its type in the region.

Location: Wheaton

GPS coordinates: 41.86991,-88.10065

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:26